Fund Governance

SuperFriend CEO Margo Lydon (Photo: Supplied)

Fund Governance

SuperFriend expands its board to increase diversity

SuperFriend, the workplace wellbeing partner of the superannuation and insurance industry, has announced three new appointments to its board of directors.

Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019

Fund Governance

Industry funds see ESG progress in Asia

First State Super, Cbus Super and Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek help spread the ESG movement in Asia's emerging markets

Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019

Fund Governance

SuperFriend predicts legislative change

SuperFriend chief executive officer Margo Lydon says the recommendations made by the federal government’s Productivity Commission into Mental Health could result in a new law that allows life insurers to support rehabilitation.

Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2019

Fund Governance

APRA to review ESG matters

A review of APRA’s superannuation prudential framework has found it met its original objectives but must keep evolving to ensure members’ interests are protected.

Elizabeth FryMay 1, 2019

Fund Governance

Global sustainability assets top US$30 trillion

Global socially responsible investments surged 34 per cent to US$30.7 trillion over the past two years, lifted by Japanese pension funds and investor demand amidst growing concern about climate change risk.

Elizabeth FryApril 3, 2019

Fund Governance

Financial services: A high-risk sector for modern slavery

Funds that don’t manage their exposure to modern slavery risk may face legal, reputational and financial consequences

Louise DavidsonApril 1, 2019

Fund Governance

APRA review to verify capability gap

An independent review into the prudential regulator will likely reveal that APRA does not have the wherewithal to fulfil the full breadth of its mandate to respond effectively to emerging financial stability risks at banks, insurers and superannuation funds.

Elizabeth FryMarch 25, 2019

Fund Governance

Sole purpose test needs overhaul

Clarity is needed around the sole purpose test for super funds which want guidance on how not to break the rules.

Elizabeth FryMarch 14, 2019

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